TOHATSU MX 50D2, Owner'S Manual

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IN S PECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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Cleaning tanks and filters
G asoline and its vapors are very inflamma-
ble and can be explosive.

Do not start this procedure while engine
is operating or hot even after stopping it.

Place fuel filter away from every source
of ignition such as sparks or open
flames.

Wipe off gasoline well immediately if
spilled.

Install fuel filter with all related parts in
place, or fuel leak could occur, leading
to catching fire or explosion.

Check fuel system regularly for leakage.

Contact Tohatsu dealer for fuel system
services.
S ervices by unqualified person
could lead to engine damage.

Fuel filter s are provided in s ide the fuel
tank and on the engine.
Loo
s en a Fuel Pick-up Elbow and
remove it. Then clean the Fuel Filter.

Cleaning Fuel Tank
Water or dirt in the fuel tank may cau
s e
engine trouble.
Clean the tank at
s pecified time s or after
long time s torage (over three month s ).

Clean the filter s on the engine after
removing the fuel filter ca s e s .
WARNIN G
Fuel Pick-up
Elbow
Filter
Fuel filter
Filter
O-ring
Cup